Cymbidium Kiri Te Kanawa 'Pauline Rae'
Cymbidium Kiri Te Kanawa 'Pauline Rae' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Kiri Te Kanawa. This grex is the result of a cross between Cymbidium Tamatea and Cymbidium Mighty Mouse, registered on 1 January 1983 by Geyserland. This cultivar is noted for its tall upright spikes and vibrant golden-yellow blooms. Suitable for pot cultivation only, it performs best in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Large (approx. 11 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Golden yellow with red central markings
- Spike habit: Upright
- Blooming season: August onwards (mid-season)
- Plant size: Large (spikes up to 90 cm tall)
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not noted
- Flower count per spike: Up to 15
- Bloom longevity: Long lasting
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce watering in winter
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; do not plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly during growth, switch to bloom booster as spikes develop
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Kiri Te Kanawa 'Pauline Rae'
Cymbidium Kiri Te Kanawa 'Pauline Rae' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Kiri Te Kanawa. This grex is the result of a cross between Cymbidium Tamatea and Cymbidium Mighty Mouse, registered on 1 January 1983 by Geyserland. This cultivar is noted for its tall upright spikes and vibrant golden-yellow blooms. Suitable for pot cultivation only, it performs best in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Large (approx. 11 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Golden yellow with red central markings
- Spike habit: Upright
- Blooming season: August onwards (mid-season)
- Plant size: Large (spikes up to 90 cm tall)
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not noted
- Flower count per spike: Up to 15
- Bloom longevity: Long lasting
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce watering in winter
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; do not plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly during growth, switch to bloom booster as spikes develop
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
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Cymbidium Kiri Te Kanawa 'Pauline Rae' is a selected cultivar from the grex Cymbidium Kiri Te Kanawa. This grex is the result of a cross between Cymbidium Tamatea and Cymbidium Mighty Mouse, registered on 1 January 1983 by Geyserland. This cultivar is noted for its tall upright spikes and vibrant golden-yellow blooms. Suitable for pot cultivation only, it performs best in cool to temperate climates.
Key Characteristics
- Flower size: Large (approx. 11 cm)
- Flower colour & pattern: Golden yellow with red central markings
- Spike habit: Upright
- Blooming season: August onwards (mid-season)
- Plant size: Large (spikes up to 90 cm tall)
- Growth habit: Clumping
- Fragrance: Not noted
- Flower count per spike: Up to 15
- Bloom longevity: Long lasting
Care Notes
- Position: Bright filtered light or morning sun
- Water: Keep moist during active growth; reduce watering in winter
- Potting: Free-draining orchid mix; do not plant in-ground
- Feeding: Fertilise fortnightly during growth, switch to bloom booster as spikes develop
- Climate: Cool to temperate conditions
- Repotting: Every 2–3 years after flowering
